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Saab 9-3

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,910 cc

LC08 DFJMOT history

LC08 DFJ is a silver diesel Saab 9-3 first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

LC08 DFJ silver Saab 9-3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Saab 9-3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2024
Mileage
164,489 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC08 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,910 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC08 DFJ was last recorded at 164,489 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,477 miles · 22 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,489 miles
  • 2022 – 162,106 miles
  • 2020 – 157,962 miles
  • 2019 – 157,039 miles
  • 2018 – 153,571 miles
  • 2017 – 150,351 miles
  • 2016 – 132,125 miles
  • 2015 – 129,420 miles
  • 2014 – 127,647 miles
  • 2013 – 120,118 miles
  • 2012 – 110,752 miles
  • 2011 – 97,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,489 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate source

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,489 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    164,489 miles
    Test number
    532809465462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail164,477 miles (+2,371)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,477 miles
    Test number
    983434001365
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass162,106 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,106 miles
    Test number
    913117745268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,962 miles (+923)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,962 miles
    Test number
    947894679746
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,039 miles (+3,468)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,039 miles
    Test number
    637465976281
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper retaining spring broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,571 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    153,571 miles
    Test number
    529109746900
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate source (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail153,543 miles (+3,192)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,543 miles
    Test number
    339819135219
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive unable to locate source (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass150,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    150,351 miles
    Test number
    677139379961
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front. offside rear. (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail150,351 miles (+18,226)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,351 miles
    Test number
    865907384222
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front. offside rear. (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass132,125 miles (+2,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,125 miles
    Test number
    887593971629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met 17%

  11. Pass129,420 miles (+1,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    315850055110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass127,647 miles (+7,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,647 miles
    Test number
    178944114180
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass120,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    538953533178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail120,118 miles (+9,366)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,118 miles
    Test number
    995523333109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,752 miles (+12,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,752 miles
    Test number
    458777702193
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass97,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    97,842 miles
    Test number
    677947891064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC08 DFJ

Does LC08 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC08 DFJ expired on 29 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC08 DFJ?
The MOT on LC08 DFJ expired on 29 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC08 DFJ done?
LC08 DFJ was recorded at 164,489 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has LC08 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC08 DFJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LC08 DFJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC08 DFJ find?
LC08 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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